Gary McLeod has been appointed to the newly-created role of head of commercial at Startline Motor Finance.
Dealers overwhelmingly back calls for a new class of small cars to be introduced across Europe that attract lower taxes, insurance and parking costs
Almost half of dealers (48%) are planning to use social media as a key used car marketing tool this year, according to new research.
in four (23%) people say they would happily travel in a fully self-driving car, according to new research. driving tech
Used car quality is improving with new research indicating a sharp month-on-month rise in dealer opinion.
Wages, recruitment and cost of living impact will have the biggest potential to impact dealership profit in 2024
An end to the cost of living crisis and more stable electric vehicle (EV) values and prices jointly top the Christmas wishlist of car dealers.
More than three out of four (77%) dealers say that rapidly rising insurance costs mean that some cars have become difficult to sell.
More than four out of 10 dealers (44%) anticipate that used car buyers will hang on to their petrol and diesel cars
The government’s move to stretch the electrification deadline to 2035 for new car sales will cause long-term volatility in the prices of electric cars, many dealers fear.
Dealer worries over the growth of agency agreements have doubled in the last month, according to October’s new Startline Used Car Tracker.
Dealers are divided over the type of used electric vehicles (EV) that are needed to spark greater customer interest, new research suggests
Concern is growing that the agency model could further restrict the supply of used cars, according to the latest monthly analysis from Startline’s Used Car Tracker.
Alan Greer has been appointed as the new head of finance at Startline Motor Finance.
Two-thirds of car dealers (66%) are worried about future margin erosion affecting their business, new research shows.
Dealer optimism about the used car sector has reached a 14 month high, according to the new Startline Used Car Tracker.
Just over half of automotive retailers think new Chinese EV brands will force traditional car manufacturers to close due to increased competition.
An overwhelming majority of car retailers (84%) say the availability of used car stock is their biggest concern, according to May’s Startline Used Car Tracker.
More than half of people (55%) say lower prices would be the number one factor that would bring them into the used car market.
Nearly 60% of automotive retailers are urging more support from motor finance providers to retail electric vehicles (EVs).
